Booker called filibuster an 'abuse of power' years before setting Senate speech record

Democrats praised Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., for delivering the "longest filibuster" in US history, despite Booker once arguing the filibuster is an "abuse of power."

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has gone on a gloating tour in recent weeks thanks to Democrats who once criticized her support for the filibuster who are now relying on the tool. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Booker himself has flipped on the issue multiple times. He gave a firm defense of the filibuster in 2019 before his call to remove it in 2022.

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He said at the time that Democrats "should not be doing anything to mess with the strength of the filibuster."

"I will personally resist efforts to get rid of it," he said.

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